China is a major player in the global AI industry, with a large role in model development, chip supply chains and manufacturing. Recent coverage spans new Chinese export curbs on AI technology, a Bloomberg Intelligence report projecting China could lead in core large language models by 2030, and Beijing urging agencies to mitigate AI-related job losses. The US and China also agreed to cut tariffs on about $30 billion of goods, set up an AI incident channel and open a dialogue on superintelligence, while Taiwan moved to tighten AI chip exports to China.
China's new export curbs draw a line around its AI crown jewelsReuters reports that China has introduced new export curbs that draw a boundary around its key AI technologies. The measures are described as drawing a line around China's AI "crown jewels," signaling new policy constraints on exporting such technology.
Bloomberg Intelligence: China set to lead in AI models by 2030A new Bloomberg Intelligence report finds China is well placed to lead the world by 2030 in the large language models at the core of AI, and will be at least competitive in every other strategically important technology.
US pours billions into AI race as insiders warn of risksDW News reports the US is spending billions on AI to boost its economy and stay ahead of China. Tech leaders foresee gains in medicine, jobs and innovation, but researchers, activists and former AI insiders warn the race carries risks.
China urges agencies to mitigate AI job displacementChina has asked government agencies to take steps to mitigate job losses caused by AI, signaling that policymakers are treating the technology's labor-market impact as a priority.
Taiwan to tighten AI chip exports to China as part of US trade dealTaiwan is preparing to tighten export controls on AI chips to China to further align with US restrictions, according to a senior official, joining the Trump administration's crackdown on smuggling of cutting-edge semiconductors.
Hallucinated AI Intel Nearly Triggered Raid on Chinese ShipA US military intelligence agency's AI system synthesized satellite imagery and classified signals intercepts, misidentifying a Chinese merchant ship bound for Iran as carrying nuclear-weapons components; a special-operations interdiction plan built on that hallucination was aborted only after human analysts flagged discrepancies. The incident highlights AI's tendency to reinforce assumptions and favor tech intelligence over human sources.
US relies on surprising ally China in AI race: WaPoThe Washington Post says the US is relying on China, a surprising ally, in the race for AI dominance, reflecting deep intertwining of the two countries' AI supply chains and talent networks.
Ex-researcher claims China has spies at Anthropic and OpenAINDTV reports a former researcher's claim that China already has spies at Anthropic and OpenAI, without further verifiable details.
The Surprising Reasons China Is Skeptical of A.I. Safety CallsThe report examines why China is skeptical of international AI safety calls, citing geopolitical and technological competition concerns that complicate global AI governance coordination.
US, China to cut tariffs on $30B of goods, set up AI incident channelNewsNation reports that the US and China agreed to cut tariffs on about $30 billion worth of goods and to set up a dedicated channel for AI-related incidents, signaling coordination on trade and AI governance.
U.S. and China agree to 'super intelligence' dialogueAmid AI-related tensions, the U.S. and China have agreed to open a dialogue on 'super intelligence,' potentially creating a channel for communication on AI safety and governance.
Expert: US-China Mutual Leverage Fuels StabilityFormer U.S. official Peter Harrell said both China and the U.S. hold meaningful leverage: the U.S. via tariffs, export controls, semiconductors, the dollar and AI technology, and China via rare earths, specialty chemicals and manufacturing scale. This mutual leverage explains the recent emphasis on "strategic stability" and efforts to ease tensions while reducing dependence.
Morgan Stanley: Physical AI Could Multiply Global GDPMorgan Stanley's Adam Jonas says converging AI and robotics could transform the global economy and potentially multiply GDP as physical AI spreads across transportation, manufacturing and daily life. He argues the robotics race is tied to rebuilding US manufacturing, China leads key supply chains, and Tesla and SpaceX could play complementary roles.
OpenAI Urges US-China Coordination on AI SafetyOpenAI is urging US-led global standards for the most powerful AI systems, including shared safety tests and US-China coordination on serious incidents. The proposal comes just before Trump's talks with Xi, with AI risks and technological competition high on the agenda.
Fact Check Team: How AI agents can run foreign influence campaignsAccording to The New York Times, Iran, China, and private Israeli companies have used AI agents in social media influence campaigns, automating account creation, post generation, and coordination. In the Iranian operation, AI-generated accounts amassed nearly 80,000 followers in the first half of 2026, though it's unclear how many were actually persuaded.
UN Seeks Relevance on AI as US and China Race AheadAs the US and China race ahead in AI, the UN is trying to play a bigger role in AI governance. The report discusses how the UN seeks to stay relevant in setting global AI rules.
US, China agree on AI dialogue before summitThe US and China agreed to an official AI dialogue, with Treasury Secretary Bessent also proposing a national-security-level notification mechanism for AI incidents. The announcement comes just before Thursday's Trump-Xi summit in Washington, the first on US soil since 2017.
Trump plans AI czar and task forceTrump announced on social media plans to appoint an AI czar and create an AI task force, without details, days after calling AI fears a hoax. Treasury Secretary Bessent proposed a US-China AI incident alert system to boost transparency between the two AI powers.
GOP senator warns US must outpace China in AIUS Senator Mike Rounds said in a TV interview that China's rapid AI development poses a national security threat, stressing the US must outpace adversaries in AI and urging balanced regulation to foster domestic innovation.
Microsoft AI Chief: China Not Excuse to Skip AI RulesMicrosoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman said concerns about China's AI progress should not be used as an argument against putting guardrails around the technology, stressing the need for regulation.
AI Agents: Iran, China, Israel Lead Influence CampaignsIran, China, and Israel are reportedly leading major digital influence campaigns using AI agents.
Column: Keep US-China AI Safety Talks SeparateA column noted the US and China agreed to resume AI safety talks after a two-year pause, possibly this month. It argued the goal should be mutual visibility into AI capability concerns and management efforts rather than a package deal, and that the talks must stay insulated from broader US-China economic competition. Beijing has warned safety talks should not become a tool to contain China's tech rise.
US and China experts push ban on AI control of nuclear weaponsExperts from the US and China are calling for shared rules to prohibit AI systems from autonomously controlling nuclear weapons, aiming to prevent weaponization and reduce strategic risk—an issue tied to international security and arms-control frameworks.
Opinion: Don’t Let China Drive AI FearNational Review published an opinion arguing that China wants America to fear AI and that Congress should not encourage that fear, framing the issue as a political stance on AI rhetoric.
Bloomberg: Trump has few good options to slow China's AI riseBloomberg reports that although Donald Trump and Anthropic's Dario Amodei agree on preventing China from catching the US in AI, practical options for slowing China's rise as an AI superpower remain limited.
Rep. Escobar Calls for Stronger AI RulesCongresswoman Veronica Escobar warns US law is lagging behind AI development, criticizes industry self‑regulation, and calls for enforceable safeguards including an international US‑China treaty and support for the AI Kill Switch Act.
Report: China narrows AI gap with U.S.The report says China has been rapidly closing its AI lead over the U.S. in model capabilities and research despite U.S. export restrictions on advanced chips and equipment. Experts describe the U.S.–China model gap as narrowing, noting Chinese efforts such as Moonshot AI’s Kimi K3.
China’s intelligence agency warns over expanding AI powerDW reports China’s intelligence agency warns expanding AI capabilities could threaten political stability, cybersecurity and control over information, and expresses concern about dependence on foreign models and US–China competition affecting safeguards.
China regulators target 'AI boyfriends'Reports indicate Chinese regulators are tightening rules on companion 'AI boyfriend' services, leading to removals and crackdowns and reflecting a stricter policy stance toward companion AI.
Xi proposes open-source AI zone for BRICSXi Jinping proposed creating an open-source AI zone among BRICS countries to strengthen cooperation and joint development in AI, a proposal reported by multiple outlets.
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